Introduction to Process Control in Chemical Engineering

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What is process control in chemical engineering?

Creating new chemical processes
Managing and optimizing chemical processes (correct)
Regulating chemical safety protocols
Monitoring chemical reactions

What does the term 'control' mean in the context of process control?

To monitor
To manage (correct)
To manipulate
To regulate

What does process control combine in terms of disciplines?

Civil engineering and environmental engineering
Computer science and chemistry
Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
Control engineering and chemical engineering (correct)

What do industrial control systems in process control do?

<p>Control the flow, output, mixture, and other aspects of a process based on feedback from sensors and data monitoring systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is process control needed for chemical processes?

<p>To ensure that processes run efficiently, safely, and predictably (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers